What is the cheapest way to get from London to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from London to Athlone is to train and fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from London to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from London to Athlone?

The distance between London and Athlone is 616 km.

How do I travel from London to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from London to Athlone without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 5m and costs €130 - €280.

How long does it take to get from London to Athlone?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from London to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

London to Athlone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from London to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 18m
€82–219
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain
8h 1m
€52–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
11h 5m
€138–277
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 73
38h 31m
€229–527
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
12h 25m
€183–273
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 33m
€98–241
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 36m
€58–217
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 28m
€123–298
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain
7h 38m
€80–261
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
9h 12m
€82–181
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain
3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain
8h 51m
€84–275

London to Athlone by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Athlone.

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Distance: 615.5 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between London, England and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Athlone via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 5m.

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